David Filner assumed the administrative leadership of the San Antonio Symphony in November, 2012. Led by Music Director Sebastian Lang-Lessing, the San Antonio Symphony is celebrating its 73rd year this season.

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Bach Christmas Oratorio

Need to get into the Christmas mood and only have seven and a half minutes? I’ve got the perfect solution. Here is the first movement of J. S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio performed by Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducting the Monteverdi Choir and the English Baroque Soloists. After listening to this performance, no one could say, “Bah humbug!” Of special interest is the authentic period instruments, including the valveless trumpets, wooden flutes and tiny timpani.